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8 Reasons Business Plans Fail That No One Wants to Talk About

Up and Running

No exit strategy for firing lazy co-founders. Try to find a partner that diversifies your skill set. For example, if the company needs to purchase new office equipment every three years, then the discounted value of those expenses should be included in the forecasted financial projections. Also, ask for references.

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These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

Startup Professionals Musings

Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy.

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Investors Expect Ten Essentials in a Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy.

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These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

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Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy.

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Ten Tips for an Investment-Grade Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Convince investors that you have lined up sales channels, strategic partners, and a viable marketing strategy. Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy.